How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream at Home?
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, constantly whisking, until the mixture comes to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat to low and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted, and the mixture is smooth.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream is thick and creamy.
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Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
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When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before scooping and serving.
